IPL 2025 Jerseys Worth ₹6.5 Lakh Stolen

A shocking theft has rocked Indian cricket. 261 IPL 2025 jerseys were reportedly stolen from the BCCI office at Wankhede Stadium

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The thief was none other than a 40-year-old security guard, Farooque Aslam Khan, who had access to the premises

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According to Mumbai Police, Khan committed the crime to fund his online gambling addiction

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The stolen items included jerseys from multiple IPL franchises—worth around ₹2,500 each

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A total of 261 jerseys were stolen, adding up to a massive value of ₹6.5 lakh

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Khan contacted an online dealer from Haryana via social media and sold the stolen jerseys

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Police have arrested Khan, but further investigation is on to trace the dealer and recover the jerseys

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